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CISA Which is the MOST likely cause? Practice Question
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit. 2024-03-12 04:30:00 ERROR Backup job for server SQL01 failed. Error code: 0x80070001. Reason: The device is not ready.
Which is the MOST likely cause?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Backup media is not connected
The error 'The device is not ready' indicates that the backup media is not connected or is unavailable. Option D is correct because this error typically occurs when the backup device (e.g., tape drive, external disk) is not properly connected to the system, not powered on, or not recognized. Option A (network connectivity lost) would result in a different error such as 'network path not found' or 'timeout'. Option B (backup software license expired) would produce a license-related error, not a device readiness error. Option C (backup media full) would show a 'disk full' or 'no space left' error.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Network connectivity lost
Why it's wrong here
Network loss would produce a timeout or unreachable error.
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Backup software license expired
Why it's wrong here
License expiration usually generates a different error code.
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Backup media is full
Why it's wrong here
A full media error would report 'insufficient space'.
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Backup media is not connected
Why this is correct
The error indicates the device is not ready, often due to disconnection or power off.
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